Increase Sentence Served Before Parole Eligibility
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning matters related to the amount of time of a felony sentence a person is required to serve prior to being eligible for parole.
Bill Summary:
The bill increases the general standard for parole eligibility from 50% to 75% of the sentence served for a class 2, class 3, class 4, class 5, or class 6 felony, or a level 1, level 2, level 3, or level 4 drug felony, or any unclassified felony.
The bill increases the standard for parole eligibility from 75% to 80% of the sentence served for any person convicted and sentenced for specific convictions and sentences.
The bill increases the standard for parole eligibility from 75% to 85% of the sentence served for specific convictions and sentences.
The bill extends the right of a victim to be informed of the final disposition of a case to include information, if applicable, regarding the sentence imposed upon the person and information regarding whether the person may be eligible for parole prior to serving the full sentence.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Matt Soper
Committees
House
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2020 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 20-1274 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2020 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/03/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
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